Junior Biologist/Wetland Ecologist Task Lead (Field Based)

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Job description

ERM is hiring an experienced Junior Biologist or Wetland Ecologist Task Lead with consulting experience to play a key role in implementing our existing programs in Southern California. The ideal candidate will have served as a task leader and has a track record of high quality outputs and excellent client communication skills and responsiveness. This is a fast-track opportunity for a junior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, on existing contracts. The role will be entirely supported via remote desktop. This is a limited-term, 1-year consulting role with the possibility to renew.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee desktop tasks related to environmental clearance and regulatory compliance.
* Achieve client's expectations for scope, schedule, and quality.
* Maintain positive relationships with clients and public agencies.
* Other duties may include working with natural resource surveys, biological monitoring (as necessary), field team management, and providing specialized site assessments as it pertains to desktop support.

REQUIREMENTS:

* BS or MS in biology, wetland science, plant ecology or similar field with experience pertaining to a specialized biological training or field.
* At least 3 years of consulting experience that involves oversight, task management, team collaboration, QA/QC, technical writing, survey design, impact assessment and multi-media permitting.
* Basic grasp of the key biological or wetland ecology impact assessment and management issues within the public utility sector, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices.
* Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.
* Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.
* Expertise and experience in both biology and wetland ecology preferred.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!